Join our Acute and Critical Care team at Chinook Regional Hospital in beautiful Lethbridge, Alberta—a city that combines urban convenience with stunning natural landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene, affordable living, and endless recreation opportunities. Lethbridge isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Chinook Regional Hospital features 20-bed ICU,16-bed Level 2+ NICU,11-bed Pediatric Unit, Level 3 Trauma Center, Active OR and multiple medical/surgical inpatient units. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will practice to full scope, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Your role includes: Delivering high-quality respiratory care across diverse settings. Educating patients, families, students, and staff. Supporting process improvement and maintaining accountable practice. Advocating for patients using principles of patient- and family-centered care. Providing technical expertise for respiratory therapy equipment. Therapists at CRH are expected to cover all areas they have been oriented to and supported by Respiratory Services as needed. Success in this role requires: A commitment to professional development. Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment. Relocation allowance available for eligible applicants. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit www.rcif-hsaa.ca.
Description: As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes.



You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.
Classification: Resp Therapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Respiratory Health & Outpatient Cardiology
Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.81
Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 14-NOV-2027
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 34
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $41.95
Maximum Salary: $53.91
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Classification: Resp Therapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Respiratory Health & Outpatient Cardiology
Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.81
Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 14-NOV-2027
Hours per Shift: 11.08
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 34
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $41.95
Maximum Salary: $53.91
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider certification. Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.



Ability to work 11.08-hour day/night rotations. Flexibility to work in all hospital areas, including NICU, Pediatrics, Labour & Delivery, OR, PACU, Wards, ED, Ambulatory RT, and ICU. Demonstrated commitment to professional development. Robust interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Commitment to promoting a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include recent neonatal ventilation experience, current PALS and ACLS certifications, competency in arterial line insertion, adult intubation, and point-of-care ultrasound for art lines. Formal mentorship and preceptorship training, relevant Bachelor's degree, and Connect Care experience are assets.
Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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South Zone, Lethbridge, Chinook Regional Hospital
South Zone, Lethbridge, Chinook Regional Hospital

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📌 Respiratory Therapist I (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
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